Articles from United Negro College Fund, Inc. (UNCF)

UNCF will host 14 Walk for Education events throughout the country, starting Aug. 2, 2025

Founded April 25, 1944, UNCF today celebrates more than eight decades of delivering scholarships and financial assistance to help students attending HBCUs to get to and through college

Dr. Lomax joins the ranks of legendary pioneers, recognizing a lifetime of transformative leadership advancing the future of education through innovation, partnership and purpose

Relief fund offering critical financial assistance to help ease the burden and restore hope for affected students and families—donate today

Honorees include The Honorable Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., United States House of Representatives (GA), ranking member, House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee; The Honorable Tim Scott, United States Senate, chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Robert Kraft, founder of the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, chairman and CEO of The Kraft Group and the New England Patriots; Melonie Parker, vice president of Google; Pinky Cole-Hayes, founder and owner of Slutty Vegan; and award-winning actor, comedian and producer Anthony Anderson

Washington, DC, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF joins the world in celebrating the life and legacy of classically trained concert pianist, Howard University Alumna, and five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Roberta Flack.  

Gauff is now one of the youngest major gift donors in UNCF’s 80-year history

Gauff is now one of the youngest major gift donors in UNCF’s 80-year history

Dr. David Zaas and Rev. Dr. Frank K. Thomas to serve as gala chairs of the signature fundraiser benefiting deserving Triad students and HBCUs

Signature fundraiser benefiting HBCUs and deserving students will honor exceptional champions for their inspiring contributions to education and community

Signature fundraiser benefiting HBCUs and deserving students will honor exceptional champions for their inspiring contributions to education and community

For the first time, representatives from every Black college in the nation offered complimentary access to UNITE Summit

Washington, DC, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We deeply mourn the passing of our nation’s 39th President, Jimmy Carter.

The organization focused on HBCU advancement called the talks ‘productive’

Nonpartisan Campaign Highlights Opportunity for Voters to Secure the Future of America's Historically Black Institutions

New report reveals $16.5 billion in economic impact and calls for immediate action to secure the future of America's Black higher education institutions

Funds directly support UNCF’s mission to help underrepresented students get to and through college

Speeches on Black education to be delivered by US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S.Regan, Pulitzer Prize Winner Nikole Hannah Jones, Xerox CEO Steven Bandrowczak and Blue Meridian Partners President Jim Shelton

Focusing on innovation and collaboration to achieve greater outcomes for HBCUs and PBIs

President Biden delivers commencement address and the contributions of UNCF and HBCUs are highlighted during the ceremony

Lodriguez Murray honored to be on the magazine’s “Most Influential” list

Black parents and caregivers report higher college aspirations for their child and fewer school suspensions when there are more Black teachers at their child’s school compared to schools with few or no Black teachers

Black parents and caregivers report higher college aspirations for their child and fewer school suspensions when there are more Black teachers at their child’s school compared to schools with few or no Black teachers

More than 500,000 students helped to realize their college dreams

Veteran communications professional who previously served as UNCF national communications director

Raising funds to support HBCUs and their students

Eight-part framework to develop foundational understanding of current climate and sustainability practices at HBCUs

Local offices honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

UNCF’s bold $1 billion campaign will enhance endowments at HBCUs

Attendees at Annual Hanukkah Celebration at Gracie Mansion Included Family Members of Hostage Victims of October 7th Terrorist Attacks in Israel Attendees Lit Menorah Molded From October 7th Terrorist Attack Car Remains

Google Annex to be built on Morehouse College and North Carolina Agricultural Technical State University campuses

UNCF takes a stand on continued threats against HBCUs, linking back to 2022 bomb threats

Supporting UNCF’s annual National Walk for Education is more essential than ever to help raise vitally needed funds to empower HBCUs and their students

With recent Supreme Court rulings affecting students of color, supporting UNCF’s annual National Walk for Education is more essential than ever to help raise vitally needed funds to empower HBCUs and their students

Transforming higher education

The House Appropriations Committee is advancing its education funding bill with significant cuts

Washington, D.C., June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) strongly disagrees with today’s Supreme Court decision on President Biden’s student debt relief plan. This is a major disappointment for college students, attendees and graduates, especially those coming from lower economic backgrounds.

(Editor’s Note: The following statement should be attributed to Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF)

Lodriguez Murray has been included on the list for the third time in a row

Spending Cuts Could Amount to HBCU Setbacks After Tremendous Gains

Donation generates scholarships for HBCU students

More than 350 expected to join in honoring Kevin Liles, Colgate-Palmolive Company and Ralph Lauren Corporation in signature fundraiser to benefit deserving New York students and HBCUs

Nine balls. Five galas. Big fun! Attend one of UNCF's Masked Balls or Galas being conducted across the country and help students in your area

Offering customized programs and opportunities to support mental health on Black college campuses

This year’s theme, “Black Resistance,” acknowledges the role historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have always played at the forefront of social justice movements in America

Fidelity Investments donates $190 million to provide access to education and facilitate economic mobility for African American/Black, Latinx American, Native American and Asian/Pacific Islander American students